Sponsors

Ahuwhenua Trophy is grateful to the generous support of our sponsor whānau. They are extraordinary organisations who are passionate about Māori agribusiness and horticulture - we are proud of the work they do.

If you are keen to collaborate and join the whanau, please contact: info@ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ahuwhenua Trust are united in celebrating Māori excellence. Te Puni Kōkiri is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of this prestigious award. The competition exemplifies Maori achievement in land based industries where a legacy of hard work, fortitude and innovation is demonstrated. Te Puni Kōkiri stands beside those responding to the wero, who are creating jobs, engaging young people and developing new ways of succeeding. We are proud to support their commitment and drive towards sustainable prosperity for the economy, the whenua and the people.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is a proud Platinum sponsor of the Ahuwhenua Trophy, which showcases and celebrates excellence in Māori horticulture. Māori agribusiness and horticulture are growing contributors to New Zealand’s economy, and we are committed to partnering with Māori to unlock the potential in New Zealand’s regions. We congratulate all entrants for their continued and relentless commitment towards achieving the aspirations of their people and shareholders, and their outstanding accomplishments in horticulture.

GOLD SPONSORS

Te Tumu Paeroa is committed to supporting excellence in Māori agribusiness and horticulture. We are proud to continue our sponsorship of the Ahuwhenua Trophy and congratulate all the entrants who are committed to delivering new and innovative ways of working, showing leadership in this growing sector and creating a legacy for future generations.

BNZ is proud to continue our long history in supporting Ahuwhenua Trophy and are excited about the introduction of the Ahuwhenua Trophy Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award. In evolving our support across the whenua sector we are excited to have commenced our Natural Capital Programme recognising the Kaitiaki aspirations of our community and enhancing our Māori specialist support.

Horticulture New Zealand represents the interests of more than 5000 fruit and vegetable growers. We provide a unifying vision and raise horticulture's profile, by promoting its contribution to the economy, and health and wellbeing. We promote our growers' right to grow by addressing issues that have a direct impact on them.

Zespri is proud to support and celebrate excellence in Māori horticulture through our long-standing sponsorship of the Ahuwhenua Trophy. We’re committed to helping people, our communities and the environment thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit, and this partnership reflects our focus on strengthening our partnership with Māori growers, supporting their growth aspirations, and working together to help Māori communities thrive well into the future.

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

Sponsor support is also supplied by Kono NZ LP (Tohu Wines)